by
jnewport on
August 16, 2011
Starting 'the talk'
Ready to begin "the talk" with your parents? Experts offer these tips:
Start discussions early, while faculties are still strong.
Be patient. Forcing help is counterproductive.
Be sensitive to concerns, possible anger and frustration.
Avoid "shoulds" and judgmental comments.
If immediate intervention is necessary, it's often best received from a trusted family friend, clergy member or health professional
Realize you may be in your parents' shoes one day.
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by
Rita Ude on
June 14, 2011
Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...
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by
acarl on
July 31, 2009
The following was taken from Mediate.com, a great resource for “everything mediation” with permission from the article’s author, Georgia Daniels. Georgia Daniels is a family mediator in Pasadena, CA, a teacher, and an inactive member of the Oregon and Washington State Bars.
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